For verbs ending in -ea (Conjugation 2) and -e (Conjugation 3), forming the singular command (imperative) usually depends on whether the verb takes a direct object:
- Transitive verbs (actions done to an object, like pulling or stopping something) use the present tense "he/she" (el / ea) form. This is the same rule you learned for most other verbs.
- Intransitive verbs (actions that do not take a direct object, like going or staying) use the present tense "you" (tu) form.
- Irregular verbs like a face (to do) and a avea (to have) have short, unique command forms.
| Infinitive | Verb Type | Command (tu) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| a stinge (-e) | Transitive | Stinge! | Put out / Turn off! |
| a trage (-e) | Transitive | Trage! | Pull! |
| a merge (-e) | Intransitive | Mergi! | Go! |
| a tăcea (-ea) | Intransitive | Taci! | Be quiet! |
| a rămâne (-e) | Intransitive | Rămâi! | Stay! |
| a face (-e) | Irregular | Fă! | Do! |
| a avea (-ea) | Irregular | Ai! | Have! |
Fast Action and Warnings
When giving emergency advice or urgent warnings, use these short commands to direct someone's movement or behavior quickly:
| Go outside quickly! | Mergi repede afară! |
| Do something urgently, there is a danger! | Fă ceva urgent, este un pericol! |
| Be quiet and listen! | Taci și ascultă! |
| Put out the fire immediately! | Stinge focul imediat! |
Moving Objects
During a fast-paced situation, you will often need transitive verbs to tell someone to push, pull, or hold objects:
| Pull the door quickly! | Trage ușa repede! |
| Push the car into the garage! | Împinge mașina în garaj! |
| Hold the door open! | Ține ușa deschisă! |
Being Careful
The irregular command Ai! is almost always used in the set phrase Ai grijă! (Be careful! / Take care!). Notice how it pairs with other commands to ensure safety:
| Stay here and be careful! | Rămâi aici și ai grijă! |
| Be careful, the fire is big! | Ai grijă, focul este mare! |
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